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A member asked:

I took 20 mgm of ritalin (methylphenidate) and nothing happened..what should i do?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Speak to your doctor: Not sure what you mean by "nothing happened". You might try rephrasing your question.

Answered 3/2/2014

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ritalin (methylphenidate) not work: Talk to your doctor to revise your treatment & look at viable options.

Dr Singer and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/25/2015

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